# Most significant cars GM ever built **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 16, 2008, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004 "2008-09-16T08:08:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/1 "2008-09-16T08:08:27Z")
> **[Autoweek.com](http://autoweek.com/?AID=/20080915/FREE/809119990)** > > Get the latest car news, car reviews, auto show updates, and racing news from Autoweek. News for the auto enthusiast. 1. 1908 CADILLAC 2. 1930 CADILLAC V16 ROADSTER 3. 1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 4. 1955 CHEVROLET BEL AIR 5. 1959 CADILLAC 6. 1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 7. 1963 BUICK RIVIERA 8. 1964 PONTIAC GTO 9. 1966 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO 10. 1969 CAMARO Z28 11. 1987 BUICK REGAL GNX 12. 1990 CORVETTE ZR1 13. 1990 SATURN 14. 2004 CADILLAC CTS-V ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/2 "2008-09-16T08:11:01Z")
I’m kind of surprised to see no impala / caprice (fleet) type vehicle mentioned. Otherwise, pretty good list overall considerig their impacts. ---
**Author:** ![Anonymity](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/anonymity/32/7215_2.png) [@Anonymity](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Anonymity)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/3 "2008-09-16T08:15:06Z")
TORONADO SATURN what is so significant about that? ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/4 "2008-09-16T08:16:08Z")
My guess is that the V is not on the list for differential design. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/5 "2008-09-16T08:16:21Z")
yeah, I’ll buy into that list. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/6 "2008-09-16T08:18:04Z")
> [@Anonymity](#): > > TORONADO > SATURN > > what is so significant about that? > [@BigRon"](#): > > [http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080915/FREE/809119990](http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080915/FREE/809119990) > **9. 1966 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO** > Seven years in the making, the Toronado **was an engineering and styling success** and featured **the work of two men who would go on to be important to GM**. **Future CEO Bob Stempel designed the V8 front-wheel-drive powertrain** (GM had been **working on front-wheel drive for almost a decade** )-it was the **first use of that layout in a modern car**. **Future GM styling chief Wayne Cherry** helped give the sleek, fastback Toronado its signature look. A 385-hp V8 powered the car. > **13. 1990 SATURN** > It began in the 1980s as a way **to build competitive small cars in the United States to take on the Japanese**. The first Saturn was built in 1990. While Saturn didn’t put Toyota or Honda out of business, **it developed a loyal following** with no-hassle pricing and excellent customer service. > :gotme: ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/7 "2008-09-16T08:24:12Z")
> [@Anonymity](#): > > TORONADO > SATURN > > what is so significant about that? Saturn was an entry into an untapped market for GM. A small affordable car that got 40 mpg hwy and was attractive to younger buyers. Also, the S-series sold 1990 through 2002, with only small redesigns in 1996/1997 and in 2000/2001. ---
**Author:** ![zwarbyt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zwarbyt/32/7623_2.png) [@zwarbyt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zwarbyt)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/8 "2008-09-16T08:25:57Z")
NO TURBO SUNBIRD CONVERTABLE? WHAT THE FUCK ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/9 "2008-09-16T08:29:39Z")
Of all my dealer experiences, Saturn has been the best. Even while I was pursuing lemon law on my car, they gave me rentals. Although they let us rent trucks, so they are largely responsible for a great deal of home renovation as well. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/10 "2008-09-16T08:31:26Z")
> [@BigRon"](#): > > 1. 1969 CAMARO Z28 Nuff said 🙂 Honestly suprised the 57 Chevy Bel-Air isn’t on there since it is the most recognizable car out there. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/11 "2008-09-16T08:32:05Z")
Can’t argue with the list. Agree with Nic though that the Caprice should probably be on there just for the mega bucks GM made selling it to government agencies for all those years. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/12 "2008-09-16T08:34:27Z")
I would also like to think that they might have included the Syclone/Typhoon but maybe that was just a continuation on the GNX theme. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/13 "2008-09-16T08:37:30Z")
> [@camarojoe](#): > > Nuff said 🙂 > > Honestly suprised the 57 Chevy Bel-Air isn’t on there since it is the most recognizable car out there. > [@Carnut](#): > > I would also like to think that they might have included the Syclone/Typhoon but maybe that was just a continuation on the GNX theme. its not so much about model recongnition as much as its about innovation (at the time) by GM. 🙂 > [@JayS](#): > > Can’t argue with the list. > > Agree with Nic though that the Caprice should probably be on there just for the mega bucks GM made selling it to government agencies for all those years. not even for the profits persay… but (IMO) it was one of the most utilized platforms they ever put out. Talk about proliferation. Cheap, die hard, etc etc. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/14 "2008-09-16T08:40:10Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Can’t argue with the list. > > Agree with Nic though that the Caprice should probably be on there just for the mega bucks GM made selling it to government agencies for all those years. Well they did make mention of the 1965 Impala which had more than a million sales in 1965. ---
**Author:** ![\_Karu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_karu/32/7602_2.png) [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/15 "2008-09-16T08:49:40Z")
Chevy Volt? ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/16 "2008-09-16T08:51:00Z")
> [@\_Karu\_](#): > > Chevy Volt? “what have you done for me lately?” ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/17 "2008-09-16T08:52:27Z")
> [@\_Karu\_](#): > > Chevy Volt? Remains to be seen if it’s a game changer or the next EV1. ---
**Author:** ![\_Karu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_karu/32/7602_2.png) [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/18 "2008-09-16T08:58:06Z")
idk, the thing looks good. 40 miles with one charge? interesting. ---
**Author:** ![maybe\_memories](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maybe_memories/32/5053_2.png) [@maybe\_memories](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maybe_memories)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/19 "2008-09-16T09:01:20Z")
fiero. ---
**Author:** ![Tunerfreak](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tunerfreak/32/7427_2.png) [@Tunerfreak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tunerfreak)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004/20 "2008-09-16T09:13:21Z")
> [@BigRon](#): > > Saturn was an entry into an untapped market for GM. A small affordable car that got 40 mpg hwy and was attractive to younger buyers. > Also, the S-series sold 1990 through 2002, with only small redesigns in 1996/1997 and in 2000/2001. years are wrong first year for saturn was 1991 not 1990 unless they mean being built in 1990 [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-significant-cars-gm-ever-built/55004.md?page=2)